Did you know that your home has an impact on your health? From the materials used in your home, to the lighting types and locations, how you design your home can push your health in a positive or negative direction. Learn all about designing your home to become a healing environment today with Rachel Smith, FDN-P and Mahwish Syed. Mahwish Syed is a visionary at the intersection of health, healing, and the transformative power of design. At the forefront of New York City design for over two decades, she has orchestrated beauty through unveiling spaces that transcend aesthetics to nourish the soul and promote a healthy environment. She is an esteemed fashion and interior designer, acclaimed author, and cancer survivor. In her acclaimed book, "Purgatory to Paradise," she unveils the profound influence of beauty as a healing force. She passionately explores how our surroundings shape our well-being, believing homes should be both visually stunning and physically beneficial for your health. Her unique approach seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with modern innovation, creating environments that not only captivate the eye but also enrich the spirit. Featured in prestigious publications like the New York Times, Architectural Digest, and the cover of Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Mahwish's designs transcend mere aesthetics; they embody healing and wellness. More of what Rachel and Mahwish discuss in the episode: How to look at cancer diagnosis and treatment in a different, more positive light. The connection between beauty in the physical environment and wellness Things in our external environments making us sick and impacts our biology The nuances of lighting in the home: junk light, firelight, halogens, incandescents, light locations, natural light The power of color in our environment on our mood and health How to use biophilic design to improve wellbeing How to connect with yourself to understand what you like in your environment Embracing beauty and pleasure in your healing process and everyday life Low budget options to changing your environment for the better Toxin-free alternatives for your home AFFILIATIONS IN TODAY'S EPISODE: 💚 ⁠Shop Hypoair here - Discount code is NaturalHealthRising 💚 ⁠Shop RA Optics blue light blocking glasses here⁠. Make sure to use the code naturalhealthrising for 15% off of any of their products! CONNECT WITH Mahwish HERE: 💚 Website: https://www.msd-ny.com/ 💚 Free Gift - https://www.claimyourparadise.com/opt-in 💚Facebook Mahwish Syed Designs 💚Instagram [@mahwish_syed_designs] 💚PURGATORY TO PARADISE: How Cancer Helped Me Design An Authentic Life. Paperback, Kindle, Audible, Amazon PURGATORY TO PARADISE CONNECT WITH RACHEL HERE: 💚 ⁠Book Your Consult With Rachel here⁠ 💚 ⁠FREE ENERGY REBOOT HEALTH PLAN HERE⁠ 💚 ⁠Quality, Restorative Sleep Course HERE⁠ 💚 Instagram ⁠@Naturalhealthrising⁠ 💚 ⁠Natural Health Rising YouTube HERE⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-smith11/support